Regalia – Academic Attire

Commencement ceremony. Regalia (cap, gown, hood and tassel) is required for all candidates participating in Commencement and must be ordered in advance of the ceremony. If you do not order your regalia, you will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

• When ordering your regalia, please use your student ID as your password.

• April 21 is the last day to order regalia for shipping to your preferred address. This deadline is final and cannot be extended due to production and shipping restrictions. We commend you order your attire as soon as possible to avoid delays.

• There is a cost to obtain your regalia.

• The regalia is yours to keep.

• Regalia will not be distributed at the ceremony.

• Regalia will be shipped to the address you indicate. Please make sure you have it delivered to an address that you will have access to before Commencement.

• The merchandise can only be returned if the packaging is sealed.

Order Regalia Here

If you miss the April 21 deadline, you may visit the Stevens Bookstore located on the first floor of the Howe Center. The bookstore will have a limited supply of regalia available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pricing will differ from the online order pricing.

Philanthropy Cords - 2025 Senior Class Gift

Each year, graduating Stevens undergraduate students participate in a tradition during which they rally behind their senior class gift. The Class of 2025 has selected the Stevens Students Emergency Fund. Each candidate making a class gift of at least $20.25 will receive a green Philanthropy cord. This cord is intended to be worn at your Commencement ceremony as a symbol of your generosity and Stevens pride. Questions about the Philanthropy Cord can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected].

Baccalaureate and Master Package

The regalia package for baccalaureate and master’s degrees will include one of each of the following:

• black gown

• hood

• black mortarboard cap

• black tassel

Additional Distinctions
University academic honor distinctions, such as cords, stoles or pins will be distributed by the designated departments. Please inquire with the specific group or department for details.

Doctor of Philosophy Package

The regalia package for Ph.D. candidates will include one of each of the following:

• red and gray gown

• hood

• black tam

• silver tassel

If you are pursuing a career path in academia and want to purchase Fine Quality Doctoral Regalia (an upgrade from the standard regalia package), you must place your order by March 21 to ensure it arrives in time for your hooding ceremony.

Academic Hoods

Your academic hood represents your university and degree. The inside of your hood will consist of red and gray stripes which represent the Stevens university colors. The velvet stripe on the top of your academic hood represents the degree you will earn. Please make sure that the velvet stripe on your hood corresponds to the degree you will earn. You may not opt for a different color. They are as follows:

If you cannot access the regalia website, if you are unsuccessful in completing your order, or if you do not receive an email confirmation, please try again or contact Oak Hall directly at 540-378-7001 or [email protected].